• format

    Live, real-time virtual training (synchronous & interactive)

  • Learning Level

    Intermediate

    1.5 General Continuing Education Credits (ASWB)

  • Date

    April 29, 2026

  • time

    9:00 am - 10:30 am (CT)

  • Location

    Online

  • fee

    50 ($25 for prior participants)

    *Upon completion of Session 1, 50% of the cost for Sessions 2-4 will be underwritten by the Heart Gallery Grant.

    Gladney University Presents

    Strengthening Permanency Series Installment 2: Trauma-Informed Preparation & Early Support: Supporting Adoption Success Phases 1 and 2: Pre-placement and Matching

    This training is part of a phase-based permanency series, focusing on the earliest—and most critical—stages: Phase 1: Pre-Placement Preparation and Phase 2: Matching & Transition. This training is designed to summarize and provide tools to help professionals align their work with required, best, and evidence-based practices in strengthening permanency in adoption.

    Learning Objectives
    Participants will be able to:
    1. Identify and mitigate risk factors prior to placement.
    2. Explain strategies to support more stable, well-prepared, and intentional placements.
    3. Apply a clear road map for aligning policy (required), practice (best), and research (evidence-based).


    Target Audience
    Caseworkers, permanency specialists, adoption and kinship professionals, foster care supervisors, mental health providers, and agency leadership engaged in permanency planning and family support.

    Enroll $50

    Continuing Education

    Gladney University, Provider #2403, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to offer continuing education (CE) for social workers. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Gladney University maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: September 4, 2025 – September 4, 2026. Social workers completing this course receive1.5 general continuing education credits.


    Cost & Registration

    • Session Fee: $50*
    • Fees are non-refundable; however, registration may be transferred to another individual.

    Agenda

    0:00-0:10   Welcome, Introductions, Course Overview

    0:10–0:40  Permanency as a Process

    0:40-0:55   Phase 1 Pre-Placement Preparation (Required, Best, Evidence-based Practices)

    0:55–1:05  Early Support Planning & Documentation

    1:05–1:20  Phase 2: Matching & Transition (Required, Best, Evidence-based Practices)

    1:20–1:30  Integration & Key Takeaways

    Certificate Requirements

    To receive continuing education credit and a certificate of completion, participants must:

    • Attend the live, real-time virtual training (synchronous & interactive)

    • Complete and submit the required post-training evaluation


    Partial credit is not awarded.

    Refund & Cancellation Policy

    Refunds are not available for this training. 

    Disclosure Statement

    This training includes content developed with grant or sponsorship funding. All relevant financial relationships have been disclosed, and content has been developed to ensure objectivity and integrity.


    Technology Requirements

    • Desktop or laptop computer (recommended)
    • Windows 10/11 or current macOS
    • Current Google Chrome browser (recommended)
    • Reliable broadband internet connection
    • Speakers or headphones
    • Microphone (live virtual)
    • Webcam 
    • Ability to view PDF documents
    • Valid email address
    • Access to Zoom or GladneyUniversity.org

    Accessibility & Accommodations

    Gladney University is committed to providing accessible learning opportunities. Participants requiring reasonable accommodations should notify Nancy Robbins at least five (5) business days prior to the training so appropriate arrangements can be considered.


    Grievance Policy

    Participants who have a grievance related to this educational activity should follow the Gladney University Grievance Policy:
         Grievance Policy


    Angela Mitchell, PhD

    Your instructor
    Dr. Angela D. Mitchell, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, is a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in child welfare, trauma-informed care, adoption, foster care, and permanency. She serves as a psychologist with The Center for Psychological Services, where she provides clinical services, consultation, training, and program development to support children, families, and professionals. Dr. Mitchell has extensive experience presenting on trauma, attachment, adoption competency, permanency, and evidence-informed practices that promote placement stability and long-term family well-being. She has instructed multiple continuing education programs for Gladney University as part of its ASWB ACE Approved Continuing Education Provider program.